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SEWING THE STITCHES
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Zigzag Stitches
Zigzag stitches are useful for a variety of applications, including overcasting and sewing appliqués and patchwork.
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Select a stitch, and then attach presser foot
“J”.
■ Overcasting
Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly
off the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop point
■ Appliqués
Attach the appliqué using a temporary spray
adhesive or basting, and then sew along the edge of
the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops
slightly off the edge.
Note
When using the twin needle (see page 31), be sure to attach presser foot “J”.
Stitch
Key
Stitch Name
Presser
Foot
Applications
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Twin
Needle
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Zigzag stitch (Middle)
For overcasting, mending.
Reverse stitch is sewn while
pressing “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button.
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch (Middle)
For overcasting, mending.
Reinforcement stitch is sewn
while pressing “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button.
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch (Right)
Start from right needle position,
zigzag sew at left.
3.5
(1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
1.4
(1/16)
0.3 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch (Left)
Start from left needle position,
zigzag sew at right.
3.5
(1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
1.4
(1/16)
0.3 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Memo
“ “ at the beginning of the stitch shown on the key
indicates that reverse stitches are sewn when the
“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed. “ “
at the beginning of the stitch shown on the key
indicates that reinforcement stitches are sewn when
the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed.
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